È probabile che tu sia stato in almeno una o più situazioni in cui sei salito sul tram modificato di qualcuno, l'hai acceso e hai premuto il pedale, solo per sentire un suono molto insolito e non il suono standard che un'auto farebbe di solito. produrre.
Se ti sei mai chiesto perché, è molto probabile che ci sia qualcosa nella parte posteriore del veicolo, più precisamente nel sistema di scarico. In questo articolo di Motoring Junction , daremo un'occhiata a una delle cose migliori, o peggiori, che possono capitare al tuo veicolo:uno scarico a tubo dritto.
Uno scarico a tubo dritto è un sostituto dei vecchi scarichi standard che trovi nelle auto quando escono dallo showroom. Per alcuni appassionati, il suono dello scarico e le prestazioni di un veicolo contano molto più delle norme sulle emissioni, mentre molti lo considerano irresponsabile, non si può semplicemente ignorare il fatto che quasi tutti i veicoli al giorno d'oggi suonano male e sono controllati.
I sistemi di scarico standard del settore sono progettati per sopprimere e attutire il suono di un veicolo. Per non parlare del fatto che è un allestimento pesante con cose come il filtro DPF e il convertitore catalitico che penzolano sotto l'auto.
È solo quando rimuovi effettivamente il tuo sistema standard e installi un sistema di scarico a tubo dritto che ti rendi conto di quanto sia grande la differenza. Uno scarico a tubo dritto elimina i limiti imposti dal tuo sistema standard e consente alla tua auto di emettere tutta la musica del motore possibile. I puristi e gli appassionati di track day lo adorano sicuramente. Lo scarico del tubo dritto è anche indicato come scarico completo del sistema.
At the root, straight pipe exhausts are not that different from standard exhausts, except the exhaust pipe runs all the way from the exhaust headers to the end, without any catalytic converter or muffler working to reduce the noise (we’ll get to the environmental implications of doing this in a bit).
So now, there’s nothing stopping the exhaust gases from running freely through and flowing out the exhaust tip. This results in the sound that motorheads love and go crazy about, and most older neighbors hate.
Now, there are a lot of people love straight pipe exhausts and another bunch of people who hate them. Let’s take a look at why people are at such extreme poles when it comes to these noise minting bad boys.
Increase in Performance
This may come as a shock but getting rid of the catalytic converter helps the car minimize a lot of back pressure resulting in increased torque and higher horsepower. For many motorheads, this is an absolute no brainer – more horsepower equals better vehicle. In many instances, there is also a notable increase in fuel economy.
Looks Matter
This is a deal-breaker for many streetcar fans. There is a belief that a car must reflect your personality, and you don’t get this with cars fresh out of the factory. With standard exhaust pipes, you don’t get that appeal which would make you stand out from the crowd and express yourself. Straight pipe exhausts seem to give motorheads the ability to show off their true personality and make their car truly their own.
Letting The Engine Roar
As we mentioned earlier, the engine is at its most natural, loudest form when it isn’t held back by the muffler. This is a major reason why most fans prefer a straight pipe system. There’s something about the sound of an untamed engine that just feels right. And that’s what gets motorheads going.
Reduced Weight
When you take off weight from your vehicle, it not only becomes lighter but also faster and more efficient. Hence manufacturers always take this into consideration while designing a vehicle. When you change your exhaust to a straight pipe, you are shedding additional weight, thus making the car a lot more enjoyable. This is also one of the reasons why straight pipe exhausts are an attractive option for many buyers.
Extremely Loud
When we tell you that installing these straight pipe exhausts will most probably result in your neighbors calling the cops on you, we are not kidding. Getting rid of the muffler will make your engine a lot louder than you expect, and will draw a huge amount of attention as a result, both good and bad.
Not Good For The Environment
With the catalytic converter not in place to filter out the harmful components (CO2 and Sulphur to name a few ) in the exhaust gas, they easily mix themselves into the atmosphere and cause a great deal of discomfort in the long run. Phenomena like acid rain and global warming are a few effects of such harmful emissions. Straight pipe exhausts, therefore, get a lot of flak from environmental activists and you might want to think twice before setting up a straight pipe if your neighbour is an activist.
Very Expensive
Straight pipe exhausts do not come cheap. Apart from the equipment, you will need a professional to take care of the installation because the process is certainly easier said than done. And even if you somehow do have the mechanical calibre to perform the installation yourself, the equipment will surely put a considerably large hole in your wallet. Make sure you keep that in mind before jumping in just to make your vehicle sound cooler.
Resale Value Takes A Hit
In many cities and countries across the globe, straight pipe exhausts are illegal. In fact, many countries including USA have banned customisations of any kind on your vehicle, in order to safeguard certain laws and control crime rates. This is one of the reasons why your vehicle’s resale value will take a massive hit once you’ve customised your exhausts.
Closing Thoughts
Now that you know what a straight pipe exhaust is and how it is better – and in certain situations worse – than a standard exhaust system, choosing whether or not to upgrade to one ultimately lies with you. If you’re not one to care much about your vehicle’s resale value, and you love to hear the sound of an untamed engine, you can definitely go forward without second thoughts because a straight pipe is sure to leave you satisfied for ages.
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